Piedmont, South Carolina
Margie Ree Payne, 96, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Born in Piedmont, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Carrie Smith Payne. She was a member of Piedmont United Methodist Church. She worked for JP Stevens in Piedmont for many years. Margie used her singing talent and beautiful voice to glorify God by singing in the church choir and at weddings, parties, and many functions and events. Also her cooking and baking skills won her many blue ribbons for her cakes at the county fair.
Margie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by two nephews, Robert McLemore and Walter Bailey, Jr; three nieces, LouAnn Finley (William), Patricia Blaclock (Al), and Jane Reville (Dale); and fourteen great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, William Payne and Fred Payne; and two sisters, Mary Lou McLemore and Alene Bailey.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Rose Hill Cemetery on the corner of Piedmont Highway and Lee Street in Piedmont, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Rose Hill Cemetery Fund, 404 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, South Carolina, The Shriners Hospital 950 W. Farris Road, Greenville South Carolina, 29605, or to Piedmont United Methodist Church, 31 Main Street, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673.
Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive is assisting the family.
www.MackeyMortuary.com
